News

The use of mobile phones and tablets late at night becomes more prevalent for young children age under 14.

Mental health problems in children

There is a growing concern among families and minister of children that lack of sleep might be contributing towards increasing number of mental health problems towards young people and children. According to the Guardian News Paper “Lack of sleep has been linked to children’s use of mobile phones and tablets late into the night, MPs sitting on the joint inquiry by the Commons health and education committees were told at Wednesday’s hearing. Timpson said: “A big issue in schools now is around sleep deprivation. Childrenare not getting enough sleep and that causes problems concentrating.” Doctors have previously reported a dramatic increase in children with sleep disorders; NHS data shows hospital attendances in England for under-14s have risen from almost 3,000 in 2005-06 to more than 8,000 in 2015-16. ”

Mental health problems are increasingly becoming a huge concern to the public not only in the UK but around the world.

Mental Health Foundation’s research proved that 26% of women between the ages of 16 and 24 are most likely to experience mental health problem than their male contemporaries (9%). The most common mental problem with a higher rates in the UK and worldwide are bipolar disorder, self-harm, post-traumatic stress disorder and further mental health problems. The most worrying side of mental problems are among those 1/3 of people who suffers mental health problem and does not sought any professional help at all.

If your body weight is 15% less than a normal weight, and compelled yourself to eat far less than what is required to your body and possibly exercise excessively because you are convinced you are overweight, (more…)